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Cannoli Cookies

Homemade Cannoli Cookies: Sweet, Creamy, and Irresistible

These Cannoli Cookies combine creamy ricotta and chocolate chips for a delightful treat that’s both easy to make and hard to resist.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar is a lower glycemic index option
  • 1 large Egg or use a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest substitute with orange zest for a different twist
For the Ricotta Filling
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese make sure it’s well-drained
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips dark chocolate chips can add a richer taste
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios can be substituted with chopped almonds or walnuts
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cannoli Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and airy.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the ricotta mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  6. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut into 2x3 inch rectangles.
  7. Combine remaining ricotta, chocolate chips, and pistachios for the filling.
  8. Place a spoonful of filling on each dough rectangle, fold, and seal the edges.
  9. Bake the filled cookies for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Cool for 10 minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.

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